award winner

handmade

patented

One new tree for each sold cap

with every cap sold we plan to plant a new tree on mother earth | stay tuned!

Let's get back to the roots

where the revolution began

2015

It all started with an idea

Wooden accessories started to become trendy. Besides wooden watches, sunglasses and bow ties, the only
key piece missing was the wooden baseball cap.

March 2016

First prototypes were produced

With the vision of developing a sustainable product, we focused on using only natural materials. The biggest
challenge was shaping a solid material like wood into a three-dimensional, flexible object.

December 2016

A long way of improvements

The first prototypes were slightly stiff and heavy. We kept experimenting with different materials and
working methods. Finally, we created the first flexible woodencap made of wood, cotton, natural rubber
glue and seams made of recycled PET bottles. Finally we got the process patented.

July 2017

Machines and processes were developed

In order to offer the caps to the broad public, we needed to make the manufacturing more efficient.
Therefore we developed customized machines to optimize the production process.

March 2018

A high quality product is born!

After finalizing the concept of our edition1, the packaging and marketing campaign,
our woodencap got awarded with the reddot award 2018 in the category of product design.

April 2018

Rootpecker at Milano Design Week 2018

First exposition of our woodencaps at Milano Design Week in trendy Lambrate District. We received outstanding
feedback by the audience!

July 2018

Rootpecker received the Red Dot Award

We enjoyed an excellent night at the Red Dot Award Ceremony in Essen and
connected with other designers.

How do I measure my size?

take your measuring tape, put its beginning in the middle of your forehead and hold it with one hand

the other hand now guides it horizontally around your head until it overlaps, keeping the tape about an inch above the eyebrow and ear level

the tape should now fit snugly, but not too tight

the intersection now shows you the head circumference

alternatively, you can take a string and follow the same steps as before, then measure that length for a precise circumference with a ruler

if your head circumference is between two sizes, we recommend choosing the bigger one

Hi. We are Rootpecker!

Through globe trekking and cultural inspiration, the notion of creating a new form of practice within product design began
to grow. Circa 2015, while studying at university, Sebastian began experimenting with new materials,
drawing inspiration from nature and sustainable working practices. The result was twofold: a baseball
hat made of wood, and a special process that could enable its production—a process of deforming wood
three-dimensionally whilst retaining flexibility. Thus, Rootpecker was born.

A lot has happened since that first prototype:

Sebastian has continued to perfect the initial design. Philipps’ abilities as a mechanical engineer have brought forth new
technical processes in automated production by developing specialized machinery.

Persistent efforts resulted in the Edition1 of the Woodencap: A flexible baseball cap made of wood and cotton that offers
as much comfort as conventional hats.

We’ve stuck with our initial belief: produce every cap with sustainable, certified materials, through fair-trade practices
in Germany. We’re proud to set a new standard in the current fashion industry. In 2018 we would like
to share our ideas with you. Beginning in August, we will open a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to finance
our collaboration and fund a modest workspace with specialized equipment (such as a 3D laser, CNC milling
machine, production materials, etc.). For our first supporters during the Kickstarter kickoff, we would
like to present a special offer as a thank you: We will give an early bird reduction of 55% Off of the
initial Woodencap retail price.

FAQ's

General Questions

At the moment, our caps are only available via Kickstarter.com. As soon as we’re fully funded and
ramp up production, products will be sold through additional online channels and through retail with
selected contract partners.

In accordance with our philosophy, Rootpecker caps are made from
natural wood and textiles sourced from certified suppliers. The
adjustment band is made of leather, and the closing snap is made of
brass. Our adhesives are water-based.
The only synthetic material used in our caps is the yarn which is made of recycled PET bottles.

Rootpecker’s caps are as comfy as clouds.
The combination of our innovative and protected material composite,
the inner cotton fabric and a soft cotton sweatband result in a clean,
comfortable and pleasant wearing experience.
Our woodencaps are only about 1/3rd heavier than conventional
caps—in other words: the weight is barely noticeable. The
processed wood is about 1mm thick, which provides an extreme
flexibility that allows the cap to adapt to the shape of your head. The
sunshade can be bent like standard caps, especially in warm
temperatures.

The appearance of your cap will closely resemble the product photo;
the design and build will remain the same.
Our wood supplier pays strict attention to the consistency in the
quality of the wood they provide. However, every tree has its own
life, and each tree grows in a uniquely different way; thus, there will
be slight, unique variations in grain and color from cap-to-cap.
Please note that the oil and glaze also treat the seam, thereby
creating tiny variations in stain color.
Ultimately, all of this means that your cap will be one-of-a-kind.

Give it a little TLC. The initial production process paired with your attention and care means that subsequent treatment
will be unnecessary. With frequent sun exposure, dark wood suffers discoloration and fading. However,
we use a special UV oil to protect the wood and counter sun damage.

As with anything you own, excessive sun exposure, extreme temperatures,
high salinity and water logging can deform the wood and ultimately damage the fit of your cap.

Depending on frequency of use, the inner fabric can be treated with appropriate hygienic sprays.

Wood is a natural product, so our caps are meant to handle the
elements!
The wood used in construction is oiled and glazed at the onset of
production and is therefore protected from humidity and light rain.
If your cap is exposed to rain, we recommend wiping off the water
with a soft, dry cloth.
We cannot guarantee that our caps are submersible or washable.
Direct contact with salt water should be avoided.

No worries! This is completely normal. Wood is made of an intricate web of fibers, thus it is normal to
have tiny cracks in various places. Depending on the nature of the pieces of wood used to construct your
cap, these fibers may be split during production by the sewing machine. As the surface of your cap is
firmly pressed with a textile machine, the structure of the wood will tighten and hold in place.

Not exactly. We use certified woods and textiles without pollutants, water-based adhesives, plastic, cotton,
leather, and brass. If you are allergic to any of these materials or have detailed questions regarding
production methods, please contact info@rootpecker.com .

Well, we’d prefer that you wear your cap on your head.
However, if you want to put your cap away for a bit, we recommend
that you keep it a dry place, between -10 and 35 ° Celsius (14°-95°F), and out of
direct sunlight. The box supplied on arrival is ideal for storage.

A broken Rootpecker cap is heartbreaking sight for us.
Despite our in-house quality assurance, mistakes do happen, and our
caps may suffer abnormal construction damage. We want to correct
this for you, immediately.
In this case you can contact us at info@rootpecker.com.
If your cap is damaged through normal wear-and-tear, you may
contact us with the issue, and we will best determine if a repair is
possible.

After your initial donation, we will contact you via email with a link to
provide us with your contact information, shipping address, choice of
wood, and cap size.
Once you have provided your information, we will contact you as
soon as your product is completed and has been shipped.

Should our campaign prove successful, the money raised will build
the Rootpecker workshop!
We will invest in the necessary space, machinery, and supplies to
commence constructive operations, hire additional help, and optimize
our production process.

Once the Kickstarter campaign has ended, we’ve set-up shop, and
production has begun, delivery of all pre-ordered caps is estimated to
be approx..4 months. Orders beyond our kickstarter goal might take longer. Be assured we are doing our utmost to get your cap to you as soon as possible.

Product Questions

We believe in walking a straight path with waste-free production
methods, safe working conditions, and honest wage equality.
Through open, sincere communication, we ensure that our suppliers
hold similar beliefs in fair-trade practices of economy, production, and
employment.

We sought excellent suppliers from the very beginning.
Currently all materials are sourced from within Germany, except our
labels and snap closures, which come from a trusted Chinese
manufacturer. Our wood supplier has the FSC seal of approval, and our textile is
IVN certified.

We appreciate your interest in Rootpecker products. Sebastian and
Philipp are responsible for the distribution of the products. Write us on
info@rootpecker.com. We are looking forward to get in contact with
you.
If you have further questions or concerns, please write us:
info@rootpecker.com

Impressum

Responsible

rootpecker
Sebastian Stümpel
Südstraße 11
52064 Aachen, Germany

Disclaimer

Despite careful content control, we assume no liability for the content of external links. The content
of the linked pages are the sole responsibility of their operators. Furthermore, liability for the accuracy
of the information and possible damages cannot be assumed in any form.

Rights

All texts, images, audio files, video files and other information published on this website, with the exception
of the marked articles, are copyrighted by Rootpecker. Reproduction of the whole or parts is excluded
without the written permission of Rootpecker. We respect all registered trademarks that we do not own.

Privacy Policy

1. An overview of data protection

General

The following gives a simple overview of what happens to your personal information when you visit our website.
Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information
on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy found below.

Data collection on our website

Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?

The data collected on this website are processed by the website operator. The operator's contact details
can be found in the website's required legal notice.

How do we collect your data?

Some data are collected when you provide it to us. This could, for example, be data you enter on a contact
form.

Other data are collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. These data are primarily
technical data such as the browser and operating system you are using or when you accessed the page.
These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data can be used to
analyze how visitors use the site.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You always have the right to request information about your stored data, its origin, its recipients, and
the purpose of its collection at no charge. You also have the right to request that it be corrected,
blocked, or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in the legal notice if you
have further questions about the issue of privacy and data protection. You may also, of course, file
a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities.

2. General information and mandatory information

Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal
data as confidential and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy
policy.

If you use this website, various pieces of personal data will be collected. Personal information is any
data with which you could be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what information we
collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g. via email communication) may be subject to security
breaches. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.

Notice concerning the party responsible for this website

The party responsible for processing data on this website is:

Rootpecker
Sebastian Stümpel
Südstraße 11
52064 Aachen

Telephone: +49 1573 0343618
Email: hello@rootpecker.com

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes
and means of processing personal data (names, email addresses, etc.).

Revocation of your consent to the processing of your data

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke your consent
at any time with future effect. An informal email making this request is sufficient. The data processed
before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

Right to file complaints with regulatory authorities

If there has been a breach of data protection legislation, the person affected may file a complaint with
the competent regulatory authorities. The competent regulatory authority for matters related to data
protection legislation is the data protection officer of the German state in which our company is headquartered.
A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following link:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data which we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract
automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format. If you
require the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent
technically feasible.

SSL or TLS encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of
confidential content, such as the inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an
encrypted connection in your browser's address line when it changes from "http://" to "https://" and
the lock icon is displayed in your browser's address bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transfer to us cannot be read by third parties.

Information, blocking, deletion

As permitted by law, you have the right to be provided at any time with information free of charge about
any of your personal data that is stored as well as its origin, the recipient and the purpose for which
it has been processed. You also have the right to have this data corrected, blocked or deleted. You can
contact us at any time using the address given in our legal notice if you have further questions on the
topic of personal data.

Opposition to promotional emails

We hereby expressly prohibit the use of contact data published in the context of website legal notice requirements
with regard to sending promotional and informational materials not expressly requested. The website operator
reserves the right to take specific legal action if unsolicited advertising material, such as email spam,
is received.

3. Data collection on our website

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits
to us in "server log files". These are:

Browser type and browser version

Operating system used

Referrer URL

Host name of the accessing computer

Time of the server request

IP address

These data will not be combined with data from other sources.

The basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a
contract or for measures preliminary to a contract.

Contact form

Should you send us questions via the contact form, we will collect the data entered on the form, including
the contact details you provide, to answer your question and any follow-up questions. We do not share
this information without your permission.

We will, therefore, process any data you enter onto the contact form only with your consent per Art. 6
(1)(a) DSGVO. You may revoke your consent at any time. An informal email making this request is sufficient.
The data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

We will retain the data you provide on the contact form until you request its deletion, revoke your consent
for its storage, or the purpose for its storage no longer pertains (e.g. after fulfilling your request).
Any mandatory statutory provisions, especially those regarding mandatory data retention periods, remain
unaffected by this provision.

4. Newsletter

Newsletter data

If you would like to receive our newsletter, we require a valid email address as well as information that
allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified email address and that you agree to receive
this newsletter. No additional data is collected or is only collected on a voluntary basis. We only use
this data to send the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.

We will, therefore, process any data you enter onto the contact form only with your consent per Art. 6
(1) (a) DSGVO. You can revoke consent to the storage of your data and email address as well as their
use for sending the newsletter at any time, e.g. through the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The
data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

The data provided when registering for the newsletter will be used to distribute the newsletter until you
cancel your subscription when said data will be deleted. Data we have stored for other purposes (e.g.
email addresses for the members area) remain unaffected.

Newsletter2Go

This website uses Newsletter2Go to send newsletters. The provider of this service is Newsletter2Go GmbH,
Nürnberger Straße 8, 10787 Berlin, Germany.

Newsletter2Go is a service which organizes and analyzes the distribution of newsletters. The data you provide
to subscribe to our newsletter will be stored on Newsletter2Go servers in Germany.

If you do not want your usage of the newsletter to be analyzed by Newsletter2Go, you will have to unsubscribe
from the newsletter. For this purpose, we provide a link in every newsletter we send. You can also unsubscribe
from the newsletter directly on the website.

Data analysis by Newsletter2Go

We use Newsletter2Go to analyze our newsletter campaigns. This allows us to determine if a newsletter message
has been opened and which links you click on. We can thus find out how often various links are clicked.

In addition, we can see if certain actions take place after clicking on said links (conversion rate). We
can thus determine whether the clicking of a link in a newsletter has led to a purchase, for example.

Newsletter2Go also allows us to classify newsletter recipients into different categories (clustering).
For example, newsletter recipients can be subdivided according to gender, personal preference (e.g. vegetarian
or non-vegetarian), or customer relationship (e.g. existing or potential customer). This allows us to
adapt the newsletters to the respective target groups.

Data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) DSGVO. You may revoke your consent at any time. The data processed
before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

Storage duration

The data provided when registering for the newsletter will be used to distribute the newsletter until you
cancel your subscription when said data will be deleted from our servers and those of Newsletter2Go.
Data we have stored for other purposes (e.g. email addresses for the members area) remains unaffected.

Vimeo

Our website uses features provided by the Vimeo video portal. This service is provided by Vimeo Inc., 555
West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA.

If you visit one of our pages featuring a Vimeo plugin, a connection to the Vimeo servers is established.
Here the Vimeo server is informed about which of our pages you have visited. In addition, Vimeo will
receive your IP address. This also applies if you are not logged in to Vimeo when you visit our website
or do not have a Vimeo account. The information is transmitted to a Vimeo server in the US, where it
is stored.

If you are logged in to your Vimeo account, Vimeo allows you to associate your browsing behavior directly
with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your Vimeo account.

Google Web Fonts

For uniform representation of fonts, this page uses web fonts provided by Google. When you open a page,
your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.

For this purpose your browser has to establish a direct connection to Google servers. Google thus becomes
aware that our web page was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web fonts is done in the
interest of a uniform and attractive presentation of our website. This constitutes a justified interest
pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO.

If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font is used by your computer.

Google Maps

This site uses the Google Maps map service via an API. It is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre
Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

To use Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is generally transmitted
to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data
transfer.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of making our website appealing and to facilitate the location
of places specified by us on the website. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1)
(f) DSGVO.